Why Chargers fans should be excited about Derwin James

The Los Angeles Chargers selected former Florida State safety Derwin James with the 17th overall selection in the 2018 NFL draft.

It’s a bit of a surprise to see James wait this long to hear his name called. A Swiss Army knife type of weapon in the Seminoles secondary, James is a physical specimen that possesses a rare combination of size and athleticism. James is a truly special athlete with rare speed and lower body explosion.

James is a violent, physical player who makes his best plays around the line of scrimmage. He has all the tools necessary to be a play-maker all over the field. He’s still putting it all together, and there are some injury concerns to take into account, but James has the athletic traits that should make Chargers fans around the world excited about this pick.

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